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Body of Sathsara Nimesh to Be Exhumed for New Post-Mortem

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Colombo Additional Magistrate Keminda Perera has ordered the exhumation of the body of Sathsara Nimesh, a young man from Meegahakivula in Badulla, who died while in the custody of Welikada Police. The order includes conducting a comprehensive post-mortem examination by a panel of three specialist doctors, with findings to be submitted to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. The directive came in response to a motion filed by Nimesh’s mother, who raised serious concerns about the initial post-mortem and the circumstances surrounding her son’s death. Representing the family, Attorney-at-Law Lakshan Dias told…

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Thiniyawala Youth Claims Police Assault and Unlawful Arrest

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The youth, identified as Anushka Shehan, a resident of the Thiniyawala area, was reportedly confronted by four police officers on the night of April 6th. According to eyewitnesses and the victim’s family, the officers attempted to arrest Shehan, claiming he was riding a motorcycle under the influence of alcohol. However, Shehan denied being intoxicated and requested the officers to verify whether he had consumed alcohol. His mother alleged that despite this, the officers attempted to physically assault him. The situation escalated until local residents intervened, reportedly preventing further violence. During…

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Youth Dies in Custody at Welikada Police Station Amid Allegations of Torture

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The deceased has been identified as Muthuwadige Sathsara Nimesh, a resident of Meegahakivula, Badulla. According to reports, he was arrested by Welikada Police officers on April 1st. His death has sparked allegations of police brutality, as sources indicate that he succumbed to injuries sustained due to mistreatment while in custody. His mother, who visited the Welikada Police Station yesterday (April 2nd), discovered that her son’s clothing had been removed, and his trousers were found discarded in a nearby trash can. When she inquired about the incident, officers reportedly informed her…

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Inmate Dies Following Assault During Drug Test at Magazine Prison

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Colombo, March 19 – An inmate who was injured in an assault during a drug test at the Magazine Prison has reportedly succumbed to his injuries. According to reports, two prison officers and two fellow inmates have been charged in connection with the brutal attack. The deceased, identified as 54-year-old Hewadheera Don Gemunujith, was a father of one. He had been arrested and remanded by the Maharagama Police on the 23rd of last month on charges of trafficking the drug. According to police sources, the incident took place on the…

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